Sean Dyche intends to do a forensic examination of Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s medical records and lifestyle as he aims to get the Everton striker fully fit.
Calvert-Lewin, who has only played in 28 of Everton’s last 60 Premier League games, is out of Saturday's crucial fixture with Leeds due to the effects of a persistent hamstring issue and it is already looking unlikely that he will play the following week against Aston Villa.
Everton have struggled for goals all season but it is no coincidence that their last two wins in the Premier League — against Crystal Palace on October 22 and against Arsenal two weeks ago — came with Calvert-Lewin leading the attack.